Idiom
go the whole nine yards
Meanings
To do something completely, with maximum effort or with all possible extras.
Definition
To go the whole nine yards means to do something as completely and thoroughly as possible.
To go the whole nine yards means to do everything possible and not hold back. It often suggests adding all the extra effort, details, or features to achieve the best result. People use it for projects, celebrations, customer service, or any situation where you do more than the minimum.
Examples
- For her birthday, we went the whole nine yards with decorations and a homemade cake.
- If you’re remodeling the kitchen, you might as well go the whole nine yards and replace the cabinets too.
- The hotel went the whole nine yards to make our anniversary special.
- He went the whole nine yards on the presentation, including demos and detailed charts.
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